VOCABULARY
I was late because there was a traffic block / jam on the main road.
JAM
A lot of people got / took part in the event
TOOK (take part in)
When the boy was accused of (SHOPLIFT) he insisted that he was innocent.
SHOPLIFTING
Over fifty people (invite) to the party last year.
WERE INVITED
In the end, Joanna didn’t join the team, and Kim didn’t either.
1) either Joanna or Kim joined the team
2) neither Joanna nor Kim joined the team
3) Joanna joined the team but Kim didn’t
2) neither Joanna nor Kim joined the team
The volcano won’t erupt / shake because it’s extinct.
ERUPT
These criminals will be locked up / out for many years for their crimes.
UP (be locked up)
There were so many (DISTRACT) during the exam that I couldn’t concentrate.
DISTRACTIONS
If we had taken a map with us, we (not / get) lost.
WOULDN'T HAVE GOT
A: "Why don’t you go by train?"
B: "You’re right._________. I'll avoid the overcrowded bus again."
1) I don't think I should do it.
2) I didn't think of that.
3) I'm not sure about that.
2) I didn't think of that.
The joke was so funny that Maria laughed her heart / head off.
HEAD
You shouldn’t beat / put yourself up for making that mistake. It could have happened to anyone.
BEAT (beat yourself up)
The new show is really good (ENTERTAIN) for all the family.
ENTERTAINMENT
By this time next week, I (finish) all my exams. I can’t wait!
WILL HAVE FINISHED
A: "Do you mind if I open the window? It’s a bit stuffy in here."
B: "______"
1) Of course! 2) Yes, sure. 3) Not at all.
I think I’ve d__________ my shoulder.
DISLOCATED
Joey picked ____ some dance moves while watching his sister’s hip hop class.
UP (to pick smth up)
They are planning to (WIDE) our street to make room for bicycle lanes.
WIDEN
I’m afraid Tom isn’t here. He (must/ leave) early today.
MUST HAVE LEFT
A: "Living in a big city sounds exciting — lots of job opportunities and entertainment."
B: "That's true, but there are d________ too — the cost of living is much higher, and the traffic is terrible."
DRAWBACKS
After walking through the dense, dark forest, we came to a c_________ where the sun was shining.
CLEARING
The photographs ______ up some painful memories.
STIRRED (to stir smth up)
We tried to (ENCOURAGE) him from spending so much money.
DISCOURAGE
I (take out) two teeth yesterday.
I HAD two teeth TAKEN OUT yesterday
A: "Tom is going to come to our dinner party,____?"
B: "He’s hoping to, but it’s possible he’ll have to work
instead."
1) won’t he 2) isn’t he 3) will he
2) ISN'T HE